Norcross Pet Adoption: Meet Asher, Esmeralda, Galaxy & More

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Want to add a new member to your family and have a positive impact on the world at the same time? Adopt a pet from a local shelter or organization! Despite the coronavirus pandemic, many shelters are still working to fulfill adoptions and place pets in forever homes.

Across Georgia, there are thousands of dogs, cats and other animals of all ages and sizes without a home — and many of them are located within driving distance. For those looking to adopt, a great place to begin the search for a new fur child is at Lifeline Animal Project, where Galaxy the cat is waiting patiently, or another local facility. If you aren't sure if you have time to take care of a pet year round, many shelters also offer opportunities to foster pets until they are placed in appropriate homes.

Here at Patch, with a little help from our friends at Petfinder, we create a list each week of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. If you're a cat person, meet Asher, a Domestic Short Hair up for adoption. Or if dogs are more your thing, there are several great dogs available, too. Click on any listing for more information, or to start the adoption process.

Editor’s note: This list was automatically generated using data compiled by Petfinder. Please report any errors or other feedback to content@patch.com.

Asher

  • Name: Asher

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Esmeralda

  • Name: Esmeralda

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Galaxy

  • Name: Galaxy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Stiper

  • Name: Stiper

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Thomas +

  • Name: Thomas +

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Salem 2

  • Name: Salem 2

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Shea

  • Name: Shea

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

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Snowbell -Adopted!

  • Name: Snowbell -Adopted!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Minnie - Adopted!

  • Name: Minnie - Adopted!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Phoenix

  • Name: Phoenix

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Sterling

  • Name: Sterling

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Small, Male, Domestic Long Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix

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Queen Angella

  • Name: Queen Angella

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Joey

  • Name: Joey

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

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Jax

  • Name: Jax

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

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Fabio

  • Name: Fabio

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed

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Esther

  • Name: Esther

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

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Mya

  • Name: Mya

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Mixed Breed

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Danni +

  • Name: Danni +

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Description: "Meet Danni! This sweet senior is happy and affectionate, and always up for some snuggles! He'll chirp hello to you..." Learn more

Talon

  • Name: Talon

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

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Pheobe

  • Name: Pheobe

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

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Candy

  • Name: Candy

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Senior, Large, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Candy is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet! She loves belly rubs, car rides and being your..." Learn more

Salem 3+ (Adopted!)

  • Name: Salem 3+ (Adopted!)

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

Melissa - Adopted!

  • Name: Melissa - Adopted!

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Jezebel (In Foster)

  • Name: Jezebel (In Foster)

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Jezebel is a sweet, shy girl who is regaining her confidence in a loving foster home. She's great friends with..." Learn more

Cindy

  • Name: Cindy

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Drew

  • Name: Drew

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Leo

  • Name: Leo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Maude

  • Name: Maude

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Melvin

  • Name: Melvin

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Boxer Mixed Breed Mix

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Flower

  • Name: Flower

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

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Romance

  • Name: Romance

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Rupaw

  • Name: Rupaw

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Lifeline Animal Project, 3180 Presidential Drive, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Mulberry

  • Name: Mulberry

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Aslan

  • Name: Aslan

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Penny May

  • Name: Penny May

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tortoiseshell Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Kitty Kitty

  • Name: Kitty Kitty

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair Tabby Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Sabrina

  • Name: Sabrina

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Willow

  • Name: Willow

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Large, Female, Domestic Long Hair Maine Coon Mix

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Autumm Pumpkin

  • Name: Autumm Pumpkin

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Snap 2 It, Atlanta, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Domestic Medium Hair Maine Coon Mix

  • Good With: Kids and cats

  • Description: "Thank you for checking out our wonderful animals available for adoption. Please let us know if you don't find what..." Learn more

Sleepy Bear

  • Name: Sleepy Bear

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "Meet Sleepy Bear! This handsome boy isn't at all sleepy, in fact, he is just the right temperament! He is..." Learn more

Mariah

  • Name: Mariah

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

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Patrick

  • Name: Patrick

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Lulu

  • Name: Lulu

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed

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Valentine

  • Name: Valentine

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Female, Mixed Breed

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Jumanji

  • Name: Jumanji

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

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1976 Columbia Dr Decatur, GA 30032

  • Name: 1976 Columbia Dr Decatur, GA 30032

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix

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Turbo

  • Name: Turbo

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix

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1976 Columbia Dr Decatur GA 30032

  • Name: 1976 Columbia Dr Decatur GA 30032

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Male, Domestic Medium Hair Domestic Short Hair Mix

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Boomer

  • Name: Boomer

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

  • Description: "This is what we hear about this adorable guy, "Boomer knows how to sit. He loves tug toys and will..." Learn more

Embers - ADOPTED

  • Name: Embers - ADOPTED

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Baby, Small, Male, Domestic Short Hair

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Beaver-ADOPTED

  • Name: Beaver-ADOPTED

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Male, Mixed Breed

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Sunlight-ADOPTED

  • Name: Sunlight-ADOPTED

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Large, Female, Mixed Breed

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Archibald

  • Name: Archibald

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Young, Medium, Male, Mixed Breed

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Ms. Jackson

  • Name: Ms. Jackson

  • Species: Dog

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Medium, Female, Mixed Breed

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Katerina

  • Name: Katerina

  • Species: Cat

  • Location: Dekalb County Animal Services, 3280 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd, Chamblee, GA

  • Age, Size, Sex, Breed: Adult, Small, Female, Domestic Short Hair

  • Learn more

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